"THE FORGOTTEN ONES"

The Mark of the Emperor

CBI Headquarters, 3:00 PM

Dhanush, the Director of the CBI, stood before the gathered crowd, his voice heavy with emotion. "To all my friends and their families, I understand your anger towards us. I know you're upset because no action was taken against the culprits earlier. But what happened today was not a peaceful way to show your anger. Many of you are furious, questioning what we have been doing all this time. I assure you, we were trying to handle the situation carefully.

I lost my son in the second hospital massacre, and the only survivor of that incident has also been arrested. So many lives were lost, and the fact that we couldn't act sooner still weighs heavily on me. But as everyone knows, we cannot accuse anyone without solid proof to show they are guilty.

Losing my son was a tragedy for me, and I can feel the pain you all went through because of this incident. Justice is being served to those involved in this matter. I promise you, a full-scale attack is going to happen soon, and we are preparing our soldiers to enter the fight. We have been gathering intelligence all along, and though Mr. Khan bravely stepped forward, he made a mistake by going ahead alone. Sadly, he is no longer with us. But I assure you, this will not be taken lightly. Within a week, we will launch a full-scale attack."

As Dhanush spoke, the television broadcast was suddenly interrupted. The screen flickered, and a chilling clip played, showing Arshad Ahmad Khan in his final moments before his death, accompanied by the horrifying sounds of reality and bloodshed.

The broadcast was aired on every single television channel, and it became clear that the network had been hacked by an unknown group. The screen displayed the name of the group: "The Ugly Truth." Dhanush, sensing the gravity of the situation, tried to calm the public. "I urge you all to remain calm," he said. "Do not believe what you're seeing. This is a fake video."

But then, another video played. It showed Dhanush in a heated argument with someone. He could be heard saying, "Everything is going according to the plan. He will kill those three, and then I will finally have peace of mind. This is a very risky move, so you better not back out of this, Rakesh. Once he shoots them, I'll declare him the next traitor involved in this. Haha! I'll see you after the conference."

Detailed Explanation:

In this scene, Dhanush, the head of the CBI, is addressing a crowd. He's trying to justify the CBI's inaction by explaining that they needed solid evidence before taking action against those responsible for a tragic incident. Dhanush's grief over losing his son in the hospital massacre is palpable, and he expresses deep pain for the lives lost and the frustration of the public.

He promises that justice will be served and hints at a major military action in response to the attacks. The tension rises as Dhanush's speech is suddenly interrupted by a hacked broadcast showing disturbing footage of Arshad Ahmad Khan's death, which shakes the already tense situation.

As Dhanush tries to dismiss the video as fake, another clip plays, exposing a conversation where Dhanush seems to reveal a sinister plot. This twist in the story adds layers of betrayal, manipulation, and looming chaos, leaving the reader on edge and questioning Dhanush's true intentions.

The video left people in tears and anger, struggling to believe that a man with such an important role could do something so unthinkable. The scene then shifted to an unknown location, where all the characters were about to learn the full story of what happened to Dr. Sukhman and why he planned this betrayal.

"WHY DID YOU DO THIS TO ME? YOU COULD HAVE JUST TOLD ME TO DIE—I WOULD HAVE KILLED MYSELF FOR YOU, UNCLE!" Honey shouted, his voice a mixture of rage and deep hurt. Tears streamed down his face, not just from the shock, but from the realization that the man he had admired more than God himself was the one who had demanded his death.